Western Pallet Magazine March 2026 | Page 9

March 2026

Market Pulse: Economic Data

Economic indicators

Consumer Sentiment 57.3

February 2026, U.Michigan

Up 7.5%

Small Business Optimism 99.3

January 2026, NFIB

Down 0.2%

Wood Panel Composite $462

(February 27, 2026 month-on-month)

Natural Resources Canada Up 2.2%

Wood Pallet Price Index101.6

January 2026 latest update: FRED

Base Index: January 2025 = 100 Up 0.7%

SPF Utility #3 $344

(February 27, 2026 month-on-month)

Natural Resources Canada Up 4.9%

Construction Spending $2.18B

December 2025 Report

Released February 27, 2026: Census.gov Up 0.3%